A Guide to Spring 2018's Best Statement Tops

First came the bell sleeve, then came the over-the-top off-the-shoulder: The grand return of the statement top has been long brewing, and it's finally manifesting in 2018. Look no further than the spring arrivals at a variety of retailers: The sleeves are ruched, the torso ruffled, and the collar seemingly recovering from a trip to the Upside Down. All the trends that paved the way for the statement top's comeback have coalesced, ushering in a range of blouses that are dressy without feeling stuffy, artful without seeming too try-hard, and truly unlike anything you have in your wardrobe. Seriously, take a gander at our (somewhat) definitive guide to spring 2018's most playful styles—from see-through sleeves to textured trims.